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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.26, 3,117 and 1,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.26, 3,117 and 1,462.56 is: 2,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.26 : 3,117 = 1,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.26/3,117 = 1,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.26x = 3,117 × 1,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.26x = 4,558,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,799.52/2,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.94

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